Chandauli 108 and 102 ambulance staff pledge faster response on Vijayadashami
On Vijayadashami, 108 and 102 ambulance crews in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, worshipped their vehicles and pledged to reach every emergency call quickly.
Staff of the 108 and 102 ambulance services in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, marked Vijayadashami with a ceremony and a pledge to serve patients, Newstrack reported on 20 October 2026.
The programme began with Vedic chanting and the worship of the ambulances, and staff exchanged greetings and sweets. Program Manager Varun Kumar, Regional Manager Pramod Chaubey and district in-charge Vikas were present.
Staff pledged to reach any emergency call in the district in the shortest possible time. Varun Kumar praised the pilots (drivers) and Emergency Medical Technicians for working through festivals, and said the aim is to deliver health services on time to people in the district's farthest areas. Chaubey and Vikas told staff to cut response times as much as possible so patients reach hospital in time.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Officials stressed response time as the key measure of service, and recognised drivers and EMTs who work during festivals.
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